Halftone to 3D Printed T-Shirt Transfer Using Atomm AIMake Editor and Bambu P1S

Start by creating an image that has one color you want to knock off later.

For this project, I created an image with a beige color included in the design. The goal was to remove that beige color during the halftone process and keep the remaining image bold and clean.

Try to keep the image simple and high contrast because the final halftone will later be converted into a 3D printable file.

Upload the image into Atomm AIMake Editor and use the halftone creation tool.

In my case, I selected the beige color as the color to knock off. This helped create a cleaner halftone pattern from the remaining artwork.

This step is important because the knocked-off color controls how the final halftone image looks.

Once the halftone effect looks good, export the final image as a PNG.

I chose to keep the final image in black and white because I wanted to use it for SVG conversion and then convert it into a 3D model.

Black and white works better for this type of workflow because the shapes are easier to trace, convert, and print.

After exporting the PNG, convert the halftone image into an SVG.

For this project, I used Canva to generate the SVG from the image.

The SVG format is useful because it turns the image into vector shapes, which can then be used for 3D model creation.

Next, use Bambu Lab MakerLab’s parametric model tool to convert the SVG into an STL file.

This step turns the flat halftone design into a 3D printable model.

Before printing, check that the dots and shapes are not too small or too thin. If the halftone pattern is too detailed, some parts may not print cleanly.

Once the STL is ready, add a base layer to the design.

You can choose any color for the base depending on the T-shirt color and the look you want. For the design layer, choose a different color so the halftone artwork stands out clearly.

The base layer helps hold the design together and makes it easier to transfer the printed piece onto the T-shirt.

Print the design using PLA.

For this project, I used my Bambu P1S 3D printer. PLA worked well for this experiment because it printed the halftone design cleanly and kept the shape stable.

After printing, carefully remove the piece from the build plate so the thin halftone details do not break.

Place the 3D printed design onto the T-shirt.

Use a Teflon sheet on top of the print and apply heat using a heat press.

The Teflon sheet helps protect the print and the fabric during the transfer process.

Once pressed, let it cool before removing or handling the shirt.

The final result is a 3D printed halftone T-shirt design made using Atomm AIMake Editor, Canva, Bambu Lab MakerLab, and a Bambu P1S printer.

This process turns a digital halftone image into a physical textured design that can be worn on a T-shirt.

It is a great way to experiment with custom apparel, 3D printed transfers, halftone art, and digital-to-physical making.